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Recent Scientific Review Highlights Potential Heart Health Benefits of Wild Blueberries

A recent scientific review released by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America on January 27, highlighted the potential heart health benefits of wild blueberries, linking them to improved blood vessel function and circulation. The findings are based on an analysis of 12 human clinical trials conducted over 24 years, examining wild blueberries, conventional blueberries, and a range of cardiovascular measures, according to Fox News. Despite these potential benefits, the article noted that most Americans do not consume wild blueberries regularly.

Ikea Announces New Kid-Friendly Bluetooth Speaker

Ikea is expanding its new kid-friendly Grejsimojs line with a wireless speaker designed to be safe for children, The Verge reported on February 2, 2026. This announcement follows the debut of its 10 Kallsup Bluetooth speakers at CES 2026. According to Andrew Liszewski of The Verge, the new speaker features a playful design and an affordable price tag.

Study Confirms Effectiveness of Leaded Gas Ban

A study by scientists at the University of Utah, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found a 100-fold decrease in lead concentrations in human hair samples spanning nearly 100 years, Ars Technica reported. This decrease confirms the effectiveness of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory action in the 1970s to ban lead-based products, including lead paint and leaded gasoline, due to their toxic effects on human health.

Deepfake Marketplace Facilitates Creation of Explicit Content

A civilian online marketplace for buying and selling AI-generated content, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, is allowing users to buy custom instruction files for generating celebrity deepfakes, MIT Technology Review reported. Researchers at Stanford and Indiana University found that some of these files were specifically designed to make pornographic images banned by the site. The study analyzed user requests for content on the site, called bounties, and found that between mid-2023 and the end of 2024, a significant portion asked for content that violated the site's policies.

Anki Reflects on Growth and Future Development

Anki, the popular spaced repetition software, recently celebrated its 19th birthday, according to a post on Hacker News by dae on February 2, 2026. The post reflected on the software's growth and future development. dae noted that they had been offering payment to prolific contributors for code and support, but acknowledged the need for further changes in management and delegation to ensure continued progress. "Its a feeling thats been regrettably common of late, and Ive come to realise that something has to change," dae wrote.

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